Arizona Dog Bite Laws

Arizona Dog Bite Injury Attorneys

i-prac-azdoglawsLocated in Phoenix, the child injury lawyers at Zachar Law Firm believe you should have the information you need to make informed decisions. Therefore, we are providing you with some information regarding Arizona dog bite laws.

If your child suffers scarring or other serious injuries from a dog bite or a dog attack, we provide quality representation for your personal injury claim. We have more than 16 years experience handling dog bite claims involving children, for families throughout Arizona. We welcome any questions you may have for us.

Please do not sign any insurance papers before speaking with us or another attorney for advice from someone who is actually looking to protect your interests.

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Schedule a free confidential consultation to speak to an experienced lawyer about your child’s dog bite injury claim by calling Zachar Law Firm at 602-494-4800.

Arizona Dog Bite Laws

Arizona imposes strict liability for dog owners and the person in control of the dog for dog bite injuries to children. That means the person walking the dog or watching the dog may also be liable for injuries caused by the dog from dog bites or a dog attack.

Section 11-1020 of the Arizona Dog Bite Law Statute states: Injury to any person or damage to any property by a dog while at large shall be the full responsibility of the dog owner or person or persons responsible for the dog when such damages were inflicted.

Section 11-1025(A) of the Arizona Dog Bite Law Statute states: The owner of a dog which bites a person when the person is in or on a public place or lawfully in or on a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, is liable for damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of the dog or the owner’s knowledge of its viciousness.

Dog Breeds with a Propensity to Bite

Certain dogs have a propensity to bite or should be considered dangerous breeds when your children are involved. They include the following breeds:

  • Pit Bull Terriers
  • Chows
  • Terriers
  • Rottweilers
  • German Shepherds
  • Doberman Pinchers

Many of these dogs are great around children, and many dogs not listed here can bite and injure a child. Regardless of the breed that injured your child, we want to help.

Contact an Experienced Child Injury and Dog Bite Claims Lawyer Today

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Dog Bites

Dog bites and dog attacks are responsible for thousands of child injuries every year. Children are more susceptible to dog bites and attacks because they are not adept at reading a dog’s temperament or propensity to bite. Arizona dog bite laws impose strict liability on pet owners, even if the dog has a friendly disposition and no history of biting. Click to read more...

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